The SAPS' National Counterfeit unit led another integrated take down operation on Thursday, 04 April 2024, which targeted 18 shops inside a shopping centre in Fordsburg, Johannesburg.
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The South African Police Service (SAPS) in collaboration with its various crime fighting partners continue to dismantle and dislodge the trade in counterfeit and illicit goods across the country.
The SAPS' National Counterfeit unit led another integrated take down operation on Thursday, 04 April 2024, which targeted 18 shops inside a shopping centre in Fordsburg, Johannesburg. This resulted in the seizure of counterfeit and illicit goods worth over R11 million and over R40 000 in abandoned cash. Police also arrested 37 undocumented foreign nationals.
Over 8000 items imitating well-known brands were seized during this operation which included cellphone chargers, cellphone covers, counterfeit labels as well as cellphones.
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